Month: November 2018

N30,000 minimum wage is a mockery of democracy, Nigerians- Ughwanogho

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  By Grandball Joel Delta Central Senatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Olorogun Dr. Ovie Ughwanogho has described the N30,000 minimum wage offers by the Federal government as a Greek offer of a bag of rice to milk Nigerians more from the current situation. Addressing newsmen, Ughwanogho said, “The new minimum wage agreed by the federal government is a mockery on democracy and Nigerians. According to him, “The federal government should reduce their wardrobe, car maintenance, travelling and medical allowances to increase the welfare of civil servants in the…

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African infrastructure rises by 22%

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The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) has unveiled the 2017 infrastructure development in Africa which it said rose by 22 per cent. It published the outlook on the first day of the Africa Investment Forum, holding in South Africa. The ICA’s Infrastructure Financing Trends in Africa 2017 report shows that commitments to develop Africa’s infrastructure increased to $81.6 billion in 2017 from US$66.9 billion in 2016. The 2017 figure is the highest reported since 2010, and the ICA’s research shows that the main factors behind the growth include a $13…

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Okowa meets NUPENG executives, challenges Trade Unions

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Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has challenged trade unions to engage in actions that will contribute to the development of the country. Okowa made the call in Asaba when the National President of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Prince William Akporeha led the executive of the union on a courtesy visit to the governor. According to the governor, it is important for all hands to be on deck to develop the country, adding that, “if all the states are developed, the country will be developed.”…

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Governor explodes over minimum wage

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Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has exploded over the proposed N30,000 national minimum wage, warning that 95 per cent of the states would not be able to pay. The Chairman of the South East Governors Forum declared that 95 per cent of states cannot pay except there was a review of the allocation formula. Umahi who  said he could not preside over a state that uses all monies to pay salaries, made the position of the governors known when he inaugurated a 36-member fact-finding committee to ascertain the mode of…

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Toshiba slashes jobs, downgrades profit outlook

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The boss of struggling Toshiba said Thursday he would cut 7,000 jobs over the next five years as the Japanese engineering firm pulled out of foreign investments and downgraded its annual profit forecasts. “Over the next five years, we expect a reduction of 7,000 jobs,” many coming from early retirement, CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani told reporters in Tokyo. In addition, efficiency gains from improved IT and the planned retirement of about 3,000 employees every year will contribute to the job cuts, he said. Toshiba also expects to scrap or consolidate some…

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Unknown gunmen abduct PDP chieftain in Delta 

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  By Grandball Joel Suspected gunmen have abducted a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, simply identified as Vera in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State in her farm. According to source, the incident occured on Monday and it remain unclear if her abduction was politically motivated or criminally related. The source held that some persons have been arrested in connection with her abduction and are being investigated over the allegations. “She was abducted in her farm at the Oviri-Ogor community when she was on inspection visit…

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Self-styled company director bolts with bank’s N6.6m

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A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Wednesday granted reprieve to 43-year-old, Odutayo Odufote, charged with N6.66 million theft. The accused, who is being tried on charges of stealing and obtaining money under false pretences, was released on a two million Naira bail. The accused had denied committing the offence. Chief Magistrate Patrick Adekomaiya, who granted the accused bail, ordered him to produce two sureties in like sum. Earlier, the Prosecutor, ASP Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused committed the offences on April 5 at Km…

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First two Muslim women elected to US Congress

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Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib and Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar both made history Tuesday by winning their elections and becoming the first Muslim women to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Tlaib won the congressional seat for Michigan’s 13th district after former Representative John Conyers abruptly stepped down following sexual harassment allegations, leaving the seat vacant. The Palestinian-American Muslim ran under the Democratic Party, having previously served six years in the state legislature. With no Republican opponent, Tlaib defeated Etta Wilcoxon of the Green Party and Sam Johnson of the Working Class Party. “Why am I running? Because this is about electing…

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UN angry over kidnap of students in Cameroon

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The United Nations is angry over the kidnap of students and staff of a secondary school in Bmenda, North-West of Cameroon and warned that there could be no justification for crimes against civilians, particularly minors. United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, condemned the Monday’s reported kidnap and called for their immediate release and return to their homes and families. No fewer than 79 students were reportedly abducted on Monday morning with their teacher, the principal and a driver. The abduction has prompted a massive search operation involving the Cameroonian army. One…

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Democrats seize control of US House of Representatives

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Democrats seized control of the lower house of Congress in midterm elections Tuesday, dealing a stern rebuke to Donald Trump almost two years into his polarizing, rollercoaster presidency. Fox and NBC television networks called the result in the US House of Representatives, while confirming expectations that Trump’s Republicans will retain control of the Senate. The result upends the balance of power in Washington, where Trump has enjoyed an easy ride from Republican dominance of both houses of Congress since his shock election in 2016. Democrats will now be able to…

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